deadbeat

Example Sentences

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He laughed when I asked whether the U.S. could become a deadbeat borrower or release tainted data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The fish-out-of-water comedy show followed the wealthy Rose family as they abruptly lose their money and mansion, and are forced to move into a shabby motel in a deadbeat town they bought as a joke.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Just prepare yourself for a Frankensteined dog cop, a killer cyber fish, a plethora of puns and . . . a surprisingly empowering message about how we should regard deadbeat cat dads.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2025

The newly engaged couple’s celebration comes a little over a month after Alexis called Blueface a deadbeat after he was seen hanging out with ex-girlfriend Chrisean Rock, with whom he also shares a child.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2023

A single-parent home is all I’ve ever known, and Lucy more than made up for some deadbeat dad.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy